RuntimeURIs

RuntimeURIs are a concept in software development that refers to Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) that are not known at compile time but are determined during the execution of a program. Unlike static URIs embedded directly in code or configuration files, runtime URIs are dynamically generated or resolved based on factors such as user input, network conditions, or data retrieved from external sources.

The primary purpose of using runtime URIs is to increase the flexibility and adaptability of applications. For example, a web application might use a runtime URI to construct a URL for an API endpoint, where the base address of the API could change depending on the deployment environment (e.g., development, staging, production). Similarly, a mobile application might fetch resource URIs from a remote server to display dynamic content, allowing the application's appearance and functionality to be updated without requiring a new app release.

Implementing runtime URIs often involves using programming language constructs to build or manipulate URI strings. This can include string concatenation, URL templating libraries, or specific functions provided by networking or URI parsing libraries. Careful handling of URIs at runtime is crucial to prevent security vulnerabilities, such as injection attacks, and to ensure correct resource retrieval. Error handling for invalid or inaccessible runtime URIs is also an important consideration in application design.